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🧑‍💼 SAML SSO - How to Set Up Google Workspace

1. Add Custom SAML App

  • Go to your Google Admin Console.
  • Navigate to:
    Apps > Web and mobile apps > Add app > Add custom SAML app

2. Enter App Details

  • Provide an app name (e.g., ggLeap SSO)
  • Optionally upload an app icon.
  • Click Continue.

3. Set Up SAML Configuration

Fill in the following fields:

4. 👥 Attribute Mapping

Add the following SAML attribute mappings:

Google Directory Attribute App Attribute
First name FirstName
Last name LastName
Primary email Email

To do this:

  • Click Add Mapping for each.

  • Choose the corresponding Google directory attribute.

  • Enter the exact app attribute name (case-sensitive).

5. Download the IdP Metadata

  • After setup, download the Metadata XML file from Google.

6. Host the Metadata XML

  • Upload the XML file to a publicly accessible hosting service (e.g., your website, Google Drive with public sharing, AWS S3, etc.)
  • Copy the public link to the hosted metadata file.

7. Complete Integration

  • In your app’s SSO settings (e.g., within ggLeap), paste the Metadata URL.
  • Test the connection to verify the SSO integration.
  • Click Save once successful.

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